Smellsthat

Smellsthat is a neologism found in online discussions about olfaction and fragrance. It functions as both a noun and a verb in informal contexts to denote a specific scent that a person perceives or to annotate content that highlights such an odor. The term is formed by combining "smell" and "that" to single out a particular aroma.

Origin and usage: The exact origins are not well documented; it emerged in online communities and fragrance blogs in the late 2010s and is used in captions and comments to draw attention to a distinct smell. For example, a post might read: "smellsthat of rain on warm pavement" or "this perfume really smells that vanilla base."

Characteristics: It is informal, playful, and context-dependent. It can help readers imagine a scent without a full sensory description by signaling the odor type (e.g., floral, woody) or mood (fresh, musty).

Reception: In linguistic observations, smellsthat is seen as part of casual language that expands expression for olfactory experiences; some critics note its novelty and potential for overuse.

See also: Olfactory linguistics; Scent notes; Fragrance blogging.